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How to Seduce Straight Guys At least 45 people have died in a stampede at a Jewish religious festival in northern Israel, health authorities said on Friday. Dozens more wounded people were taken to six different hospitals, the Health Ministry said on Friday morning. Some 150 people were injured according to Magen David Adom rescue group. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu travelled to the site in the town of Meron where he met police and others involved in rescue efforts. Netanyahu announced a full investigation into the events. He called the stampede one of the greatest disasters to befall the state of Israel and expressed sympathy to the families of the victims and wished those who were injured a full recovery. Thousands of worshippers had been celebrating the Jewish holiday of Lag Baomer in the town of Meron, and earlier videos on social media showed people singing and dancing. Authorities had capped the number of people allowed at 10,000, but media reports indicate...

How to Seduce Straight Guys The fresh agitation and quest for power to shift to Benue South, one of the three senatorial districts in Benue State, popularly known as Zone C, appears to be gathering momentum as the 2023 General Election is gradually drawing closer. Since the creation of Benue State on February 3, 1976, by the late General Murtala Mohammed, the Benue South Senatorial District mainly peopled by the Idomas, has never been given the chance to produce a governor. The governorship seat has always rotated between Benue North East and Benue North-West predominantly occupied by the Tivs. The Benue North East and Benue North West are otherwise known as Zone A and Zone B respectively. The Tiv ethnic group has 14 Local Government Areas (LGAs) spread in Zone A and B (seven in each of the two zones). The Idomas, who are the second-largest tribe in the state, have 7 and Igede ethnic group is in 2, giving a total of 9 LGAs that makeup Benue South Senatorial District (Zone C). Th...

How to Seduce Straight Guys By Chioma Obinna The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Friday approved the use of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in Nigeria. This is coming a few months after it gave authorisation for the use of the Oxford-Astrazeneca jabs in the country. READ ALSO:  No plans to hike electricity tariff — Minister Announcing this at a press conference in Lagos, the Director-General of NAFDAC  Mojisola Adeyeye explained that the pfizer-Bio Tech vaccine was for emergency use only. She added that the vaccine can now be stored between -15 to -25   equivalent to freezer temperature. Vanguard News Nigeria The post NAFDAC approves Pfizer -BioTech COVID-19 Vaccine for use in Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News .

How to Seduce Straight Guys  By Osa Amadi President Muhammadu Buhari has reappointed Otunba Segun Runsewe as Director-General, National Council for Arts and Culture for another term of four years to continue the deepening of Nigeria’s cultural economy. The appointment was announced on April 30, 2021, by Garba Shehu, President Buhari’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and publicity. Others who were also reappointed were Mr Folorunso Coker, Director-General, Nigeria Tourism Development Corporation, and Alhaji Adedayo Thomas, Executive Director National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB). The President also approved the appointment of Alhaji Ahmed Mohammed Ahmed as the Chief Executive Officer /Artistic Director of the National Troupe of Nigeria. Alhaji Ahmed was until his appointment, Director of Culture in the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Bauchi State. Vanguard News Nigeria The post Buhari reappoints Runsewe, others appeared first on Vanguard News .

How to Seduce Straight Guys In celebration of the International Workers’ Day on May 1, 2021, Godman Akinlabi, Lead Pastor of non-denominational Christian assembly, The Elevation Church (TEC), has hailed Nigerian workers around the world for their uncommon industry, Ingenuity and resilience. In his message to Nigerian workers, Akinlabi said, “despite the ripple effect of the pandemic, the state of the Nigerian economy, and challenges in various sectors such as transportation, power, housing; Nigerian workers have remained resilient, hardworking and have kept commerce alive at all levels. I encourage Nigerian workers to imbibe lessons from the life of Joseph in the Bible. He was a champion of stewardship, honesty and industry while managing his father’s business, which he applied in all his endeavours. Those virtues, combined with his walk with God, propelled him to global relevance. Nigerian workers must eschew corrupt practices and lethargy, and embrace industry, honesty an...

How to Seduce Straight Guys President Muhammadu Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration will do all it can to defeat forces of evil marauding about in different parts of the country so as to restore peace and order. The National Security Adviser to the President, retired Maj.-Gen. Babagana Monguno, said the president made this known at a crucial security meeting in Abuja on Friday. Monguno stated that the meeting was summoned by the president to address the persisting security challenges in some parts of the country. He disclosed that the meeting which had been adjourned to Tuesday next week, deliberated on vital national security issues. He stated that the president reiterated the determination of government to decisively end the assault on the nation and would do all that it takes to achieve this. He said: ‘Concerned about the persisting security challenges in parts of the country, Mr President summoned a crucial meeting of the National Security Council to...

How to Seduce Straight Guys By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has disclosed that, some of the yet to be occupied housing estates built by his predecessor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun have become den of miscreants. Abiodun attributed this to the high price tag placed on the houses by the past administration and condemned the previous government for wasting the state resources on projects that had no meaningful impact of the lives of the people. The governor spoke at the third Session of the 15th Synod of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Diocese of Egba, with the theme “God Our Foundation And Salvation”. Abiodun noted that his administration in the last two years had built more houses than what any other administration had done. He said, “We are doing some housing projects in Kobape, Ilaro, Ota, Sagamu and Ijebu-Ode. Today we have built more houses in two years in office that others have built in four to six years. ALSO READ:  Insecu...

How to Seduce Straight Guys His Excellency, Gov. Abu Sani Bello was today represented by his Chief of Staff and Chairman, Niger State Infrastructure Committee, Alh. Ibrahim Balarabe Kagara at the official closing of the four gates of Zungeru Hydro Electricity Dam. The closing of the four gates of the dam is an indication that the project is almost ready to commence full operations. Also read: A’Ibom govt paying lip service to payment of gratuities, entitlements – Retirees The Chief of Staff who went round the facility expressed satisfaction with the quality of the work done. He also said that the project is situated in Niger state will create employment for both educated and non-educated residents of the state. He further explained that the ripple effect will add value and would generate more revenue and boost the economic activities in the state. Vanguard News Nigeria The post Zungeru Hydro Electricity Dam ready to commence full operations — Niger govt appeared first on Va...

How to Seduce Straight Guys President Muhammadu Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration will do all it can to defeat forces of evil marauding about in different parts of the country so as to restore peace and order. The National Security Adviser to the President, retired Maj.-Gen. Babagana Monguno, said the president made this known at a crucial security meeting in Abuja on Friday. Monguno stated that the meeting was summoned by the president to address the persisting security challenges in some parts of the country. He disclosed that the meeting which had been adjourned to Tuesday next week, deliberated on vital national security issues. He stated that the president reiterated the determination of government to decisively end the assault on the nation and would do all that it takes to achieve this. He said: ‘Concerned about the persisting security challenges in parts of the country, Mr President summoned a crucial meeting of the National Security Council to...

How to Seduce Straight Guys By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has disclosed that, some of the yet to be occupied housing estates built by his predecessor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun have become den of miscreants. Abiodun attributed this to the high price tag placed on the houses by the past administration and condemned the previous government for wasting the state resources on projects that had no meaningful impact of the lives of the people. The governor spoke at the third Session of the 15th Synod of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Diocese of Egba, with the theme “God Our Foundation And Salvation”. Abiodun noted that his administration in the last two years had built more houses than what any other administration had done. He said, “We are doing some housing projects in Kobape, Ilaro, Ota, Sagamu and Ijebu-Ode. Today we have built more houses in two years in office that others have built in four to six years. ALSO READ:  Insecu...

How to Seduce Straight Guys His Excellency, Gov. Abu Sani Bello was today represented by his Chief of Staff and Chairman, Niger State Infrastructure Committee, Alh. Ibrahim Balarabe Kagara at the official closing of the four gates of Zungeru Hydro Electricity Dam. The closing of the four gates of the dam is an indication that the project is almost ready to commence full operations. Also read: A’Ibom govt paying lip service to payment of gratuities, entitlements – Retirees The Chief of Staff who went round the facility expressed satisfaction with the quality of the work done. He also said that the project is situated in Niger state will create employment for both educated and non-educated residents of the state. He further explained that the ripple effect will add value and would generate more revenue and boost the economic activities in the state. Vanguard News Nigeria The post Zungeru Hydro Electricity Dam ready to commence full operations — Niger govt appeared first on Va...

How to Seduce Straight Guys Senator Godswill Akpabio By Dirisu Yakubu – Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Friday charged the Department of State Services, DSS, and other security agencies to immediately invite the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, to name politicians in the All Progressives Congress, APC, that are behind the acts of terrorism and banditry ravaging the country The major opposition party in a statement issued by its spokesman, Kolas Ologbondiyan stressed that “there is self-professed evidence that Senator Akpabio is privy to certain terrorism-related information which he must be made to share with the DSS as well as other security agencies.” The statement read: “Our party’s position is predicated on comments made by Senator Akpabio at the APC national secretariat in Abuja on Thursday that the acts of terrorism in our country are ‘politically motivated’ and that they are the handiwork of infiltrators from neighbouring countries. “I...

How to Seduce Straight Guys Gives 30 days grace to property owners for compliance By Olasunkanmi Akoni Following rising tension over security in the country, Lagos State Government has henceforth prohibited illegal occupation of abandoned buildings and buildings under construction in the state. The state Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris Salako, who announced this in a statement on Friday, stated that it was part of measures to prevent the state from being plunged into chaos and theater of mindless killings. Salako warned that owners/ developers who fail to comply with the above conditions within 30 days, would have their buildings sealed off and further actions will be taken where necessary. The commissioner stated that his ministry will invoke the powers vested by Section 73 of the Lagos State Urban and Regional Planning and Development Law 2019 as amended, in order to ensure that all parts of the state remain safe, secure, sanitized, and sus...

How to Seduce Straight Guys Founder, SPAC Nation London, Pastor Tobi Adegboyega is fulfilling the dreams of an aspiring pilot by sponsoring him with the sum of $10,000 to obtain a license. Thirty-five-year-old Fakayode Daniel Olagoke, who broke down in tears while receiving the sponsorship says he has enabled him to obtain a commercial pilot license. According to Olagoke, “the major aim for the money is to obtain my commercial pilot license. I have already obtained my private pilot license here in South Africa. I started my career journey at Airline Pilot Training Centre, Port Elizabeth, South Africa. It should have been a 12 months programme but I could not complete it due to financial reasons, hence I opted out of school to do some other things. It was my father’s dream to see me become a pilot, so money was raised for me to start afresh at Madiba Bay School of Flight, South Africa.” He however started the commercial pilot training but could not continue due to financial issues ...

How to Seduce Straight Guys Senator Godswill Akpabio By Dirisu Yakubu – Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Friday charged the Department of State Services, DSS, and other security agencies to immediately invite the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, to name politicians in the All Progressives Congress, APC, that are behind the acts of terrorism and banditry ravaging the country The major opposition party in a statement issued by its spokesman, Kolas Ologbondiyan stressed that “there is self-professed evidence that Senator Akpabio is privy to certain terrorism-related information which he must be made to share with the DSS as well as other security agencies.” The statement read: “Our party’s position is predicated on comments made by Senator Akpabio at the APC national secretariat in Abuja on Thursday that the acts of terrorism in our country are ‘politically motivated’ and that they are the handiwork of infiltrators from neighbouring countries. “I...

How to Seduce Straight Guys Gives 30 days grace to property owners for compliance By Olasunkanmi Akoni Following rising tension over security in the country, Lagos State Government has henceforth prohibited illegal occupation of abandoned buildings and buildings under construction in the state. The state Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris Salako, who announced this in a statement on Friday, stated that it was part of measures to prevent the state from being plunged into chaos and theater of mindless killings. Salako warned that owners/ developers who fail to comply with the above conditions within 30 days, would have their buildings sealed off and further actions will be taken where necessary. The commissioner stated that his ministry will invoke the powers vested by Section 73 of the Lagos State Urban and Regional Planning and Development Law 2019 as amended, in order to ensure that all parts of the state remain safe, secure, sanitized, and sus...

How to Seduce Straight Guys Founder, SPAC Nation London, Pastor Tobi Adegboyega is fulfilling the dreams of an aspiring pilot by sponsoring him with the sum of $10,000 to obtain a license. Thirty-five-year-old Fakayode Daniel Olagoke, who broke down in tears while receiving the sponsorship says he has enabled him to obtain a commercial pilot license. According to Olagoke, “the major aim for the money is to obtain my commercial pilot license. I have already obtained my private pilot license here in South Africa. I started my career journey at Airline Pilot Training Centre, Port Elizabeth, South Africa. It should have been a 12 months programme but I could not complete it due to financial reasons, hence I opted out of school to do some other things. It was my father’s dream to see me become a pilot, so money was raised for me to start afresh at Madiba Bay School of Flight, South Africa.” He however started the commercial pilot training but could not continue due to financial issues ...

How to Seduce Straight Guys By Olasunkanmi Akoni The people of the South East region have been urged to explore the power of negotiation and mutual settlement in the face of ongoing killings and security challenges in the zone because the east can not afford another war at present. Stakeholders from the South-East geo-political zone made the remark on Thursday, at the unveiling of the book, “Igbo, 50 years after Biafra,” written by Special Adviser to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Drainage Services, Joe Igbokwe, held at Ikeja G.R.A. Speaking at the unveiling of the book, the chairman of the occasion, Mr. Cutis Adigba, urged the people of the South-East to learn to build bridges across the country, so that they can realise their ambition of producing the next president of Nigeria. Adigba urged leaders from the zone to discourage the move and agitation by some youths in the South East to go to war and secede out of Nigeria. Also read: Banditry: Disregard viral video, ...

How to Seduce Straight Guys Professor Josiah Ajiboye, Registrar, Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), says Nigerian teachers are currently becoming more competitive globally. Ajiboye, disclosed this at the end of the opening of a one-day training workshop for Education Correspondents’ Association of Nigeria (ECAN) on Friday in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. He noted that the narrative about the proficiency of Nigerian teachers had begun to change due to innovations being introduced to keep them at par with their counterparts globally. He said that unlike before those Nigerian teachers had to undergo a certain level of training abroad before being offered appointments, but now they were being offered jobs straight up. According to him, this is because the Federal Government is focusing more attention on teachers. “Today, Nigerian teachers are not only sought after locally but globally and it gives me joy that Nigerian teachers are becoming more competi...

How to Seduce Straight Guys By Olasunkanmi Akoni The people of the South East region have been urged to explore the power of negotiation and mutual settlement in the face of ongoing killings and security challenges in the zone because the east can not afford another war at present. Stakeholders from the South-East geo-political zone made the remark on Thursday, at the unveiling of the book, “Igbo, 50 years after Biafra,” written by Special Adviser to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Drainage Services, Joe Igbokwe, held at Ikeja G.R.A. Speaking at the unveiling of the book, the chairman of the occasion, Mr. Cutis Adigba, urged the people of the South-East to learn to build bridges across the country, so that they can realise their ambition of producing the next president of Nigeria. Adigba urged leaders from the zone to discourage the move and agitation by some youths in the South East to go to war and secede out of Nigeria. Also read: Banditry: Disregard viral video, ...

How to Seduce Straight Guys Professor Josiah Ajiboye, Registrar, Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), says Nigerian teachers are currently becoming more competitive globally. Ajiboye, disclosed this at the end of the opening of a one-day training workshop for Education Correspondents’ Association of Nigeria (ECAN) on Friday in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. He noted that the narrative about the proficiency of Nigerian teachers had begun to change due to innovations being introduced to keep them at par with their counterparts globally. He said that unlike before those Nigerian teachers had to undergo a certain level of training abroad before being offered appointments, but now they were being offered jobs straight up. According to him, this is because the Federal Government is focusing more attention on teachers. “Today, Nigerian teachers are not only sought after locally but globally and it gives me joy that Nigerian teachers are becoming more competi...

How to Seduce Straight Guys Russia has placed entry bans on eight officials from EU states, including European Parliament President David Sassoli and European Commission Vice President Vera Jourova, Russia’s Foreign Ministry says. Berlin’s chief state prosecutor Joerg Raupach is also on the blacklist, a tit-for-tat response to the European Union’s decision in March to slap entry bans on high-ranking Russian officials for their role in the jailing of opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Russia once again criticized Brussels’ punitive measures and accused it of fomenting anti-Russian hysteria. “The EU continues the policy of illegitimate unilateral sanctions against Russian citizens and organizations,” the Foreign Ministry said in a statement carried by the Tass news agency. READ ALSO: Don wants evidence against COVID-19 vaccine “Only in March 2021, six Russians were subjected to unlawful EU restrictions. This practice contradicts the UN charter and the basic norms of international l...

How to Seduce Straight Guys By Dirisu Yakubu – Abuja The national caucus meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP is currently in session in Abuja, the nation’s capital. The meeting holding at the Akwa Ibom Governor’s lodge, Asokoro, has in attendance Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, Aminu Tambuwal, and Ishaku Darius, governors of Delta, Sokoto, and Taraba state respectively. READ ALSO:  Contract as Compensation: Nigerians react to Presidency, Mbaka’s face-off Also in attendance are Prince Uche Secondus, national chairman of the party, Senate Minority Leader, Enyinnaya Abaribe, immediate past Deputy  President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, and the lawmaker representing the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Senator Tanimu Aduda. Also in attendance are former Senate President Dr. Bukola Saraki and chairman of the party’s disciplinary committee, Chief Tom Ikimi. Top on the agenda of the meeting, according is the security situation in the country. The post Tambuwal, Okowa, Darius...

How to Seduce Straight Guys Pastor Ituah Ighodalo By Donu Kogbara SOMETIMES, other people say exactly what I would have said myself and say it so well that I don’t feel a need to add my own remarks. So, instead of bemoaning, in my own words (and yet again!), the scary state of a nation that is in deep crisis on so many different fronts, I will simply quote Pastor Ituah Ighodalo of Trinity House church. Ighodalo recently directed a passionate wake-up call to Nigerians in a video that went viral. I was so impressed by his comments that I took the trouble to get the recording transcribed. The transcript has been slightly edited because of space constraints: “We know the gate keepers in Nigeria, the people that are holding this country by the jugular. There are not many of them. I don’t think there’s up to a thousand of them at Federal and state level. READ ALSO: Exploit minerals with international value, Gov Oyetola urges FG “We need to go to each one of them and speak to them. ...